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18th Avenue Thermal Motel

3.5 star property

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The Thermal Motel on 18th Ave offers a tranquil garden for relaxation and games with kids. Enjoy free WiFi, convenient parking, and a streamlined check-in/out process to maximize your exploration time.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Room options

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King Studio | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Studio | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe King Studio

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom Unit | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Unit

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe One Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior 1 Bedroom | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior 1 Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Unit | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Unit

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Tauranga South, a neighborhood in Tauranga, is home to 18th Avenue Thermal Motel. Tenpin Tauranga and Tauranga Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Baycourt Community & Arts Centre and Waimarino Adventure Park. Fergusson Park and Game On Activities are also worth visiting. Visit our Tauranga travel guide
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50 Eighteenth Avenue, Tauranga, 3112

What's nearby

  • Mount Maunganui beach panorama
    Mount Maunganui
    13 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Tenpin Tauranga
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Memorial Park
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • beach near Memorial Park
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mercury Baypark
    10 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tauranga (TRG)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Baker Bob's
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's Greerton
    4 min drive
  • 88 Chinese Restaurant
    11 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Oak Tree Restaurant
    5 min drive

About this property

18th Avenue Thermal Motel

Laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Each apartment features a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include a minibar, room service, and a coffee/tea maker. Change of towels is available on request.
18th Avenue Thermal Motel offers 17 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Minibar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access) nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 17 units
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

18th Avenue Thermal Motel Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal
18th Avenue Thermal Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Tauranga
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Aparthotel
18th Avenue Thermal Motel Aparthotel Tauranga

Frequently asked questions

Is 18th Avenue Thermal Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 18th Avenue Thermal Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 18th Avenue Thermal Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is 18th Avenue Thermal Motel located?

Located in Tauranga South, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park. Tauranga Golf Club and Brain Watkins House are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

18th Avenue Thermal Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 276 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place to stay with everything we needed.good staff super clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shruti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good family friendly motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good size Studio Unit with Kitchen facilities. Great for our 4 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spotless room, excellent service, loved the outdoor area for the kids. Would absolutely recommend this motel to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The unit was clean and staff were very pleasant to deal. Handy location if you need to go to the Hospital. however, the units needed a bit of painting done in the shower area. overall a good reasonable priced place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Parking easy, not far from shops, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Kitchen was very useful had a jug toaster and pan. There was also body soap shampoo conditioner in the bathroom. Nice and clean. Friendly staff close parking and comfortable stay. Internet connection was good and thermal pool in point
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annes

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay thermal pool was a treat for my little grandson, staff very accommodating and friendly, bedrooms are comfortable and warm, warehouse down the street to buy last minute items…will be back again to stay thank you 18th avenue motel awesome stay for me and my family 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Play equipment to kerp the kids happy hot pool was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Comfortable, decent place at the right price. I wish we had more time to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great area, nice and quiet and convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Small room, helpful friendly staff. Parking was tight. The rooms were tidy. There is no AC so when we were there it was rather warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mareta

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Super clean room, no pets, minimal interaction at check in, the young lady cleaning wss bery polite and interacted with our children when 4yo asked lots of questions, heaps of parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We have stayed here twice. An older motel with older decor but nice and clean and for us, it is conveniently located. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Motel decor is dated. However, rooms are spacious, clean, and well appointed. Very handy to a large shopping centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
It was okay, the location is good. The sheets were a bit smelly and old. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was clean and a quaint area,with a subtle look about the place ,like a hidden gem thanks to the staff ,for an enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Great family room, loved it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
It's an older property but clean and best bed bed I have slept on
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice clean 2 bedroom units. Lovely & quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pleasant experience, nothing bad to say about the place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was easy to get to and it was handy to get to shopping. It was also quiet and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The service for us was great considering we did a last minute booking. The rooms were clean and well maintained, and they had the thickest motel towels of out whole New Zealand trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very relaxed and chill.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024